Hello [NAME]

We start this festive month with a product article by Thomas Weinzierl of Weinzierl Engineering GmbH. This gives a helpful background to the different types of transport media that KNX supports, and explains why it is ideal for the IoT. Thomas also introduces the latest Weinzierl products that are suitable for KNX IP and TP connections, and shows how they can help connect things to the Internet.

Our regular columnist and professional systems integrator, Simon Buddle, gives some compelling reasons why, in KNX installations, installers should use KNX-certified TP cable, as opposed to alternatives such as CAT5 or proprietary products. Simon proves his argument with science, and gives us the benefit of his practical experience too.

Our other regular columnist and KNX expert, Mark Warburton of Ivory Egg, discusses something I have been pondering myself, recently. That is, how to use lighting scenes in a space whilst also employing a movement detector. Mark looks at several approaches for installations with keypads and/or detectors, and illustrates these with example products and programming options. As usual, he includes some great tips and advice.

Last but not least, in the spirit of the season, Olaf Stutzenberger of ABB treats us to a fascinating case study of how KNX has been used to automate glass igloos in a hotel development called Santa Claus Village in the Arctic Circle. KNX is used for local control of HVAC and lighting in the igloos, and is also used centrally by reception for individual and global control of comfort and safety settings. The glass roofs of the igloos can be kept snow- and frost-free so that guests have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the sky (and possibly even Father Christmas on his sleigh...)

And with that, on behalf of the team here at KNXtoday, I wish you merry holidays, and a happy new year!

-Yasmin Hashmi, Managing Editor

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to the Amsterdam RAI from 5-8 February 2019. Our coverage can be found on our Spotlight on ISE 2019 page, and we will be bringing you more shortly. You can register online now using our free invitation code 406687, and if you are exhibiting KNX products or services at ISE 2019, send us your show news as soon as possible. As in previous years, the ISE Smart Building Conference will take place the day before the show opens on 4 February and early bird discounted registration is available now.

If you would like to update or unsubscribe from this newsletter, please use the link below. If you are reading someone else's copy and would like your own, please complete our registration form. By registering you will receive a free subscription every month with the option to unsubscribe at any time, and we guarantee that we will not sell/pass your details to any third party.

-Stella Plumbridge, Publisher

ARTICLES

Sponsor: Weinzierl Engineering GmbH

The Weinzierl KNX IP Multi IO 580 universal binary interface for building control provides 48 channels and unlimited possibilities.

PRIORITY NEWS

Sponsor: ISE 2019

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world’s largest professional AV and systems integration show. Registration for ISE 2019 is now open. As a reader of KNXtoday, you can register FREE using our special invitation code 406687.

Blippar’s Ambarish Mitra Presents Opening Address at ISE 2019 - Presentation will explore the disruptive impact of augmented reality and artificial intelligence on AV and key verticals Integrated Systems Europe has announced that Ambarish Mitra, the co-founder and CEO of augmented reality technology company Blippar, will present the ISE Opening …

KNX Association Invites You to Play its Advent Calendar Game Smart Building Conference Offers 30% Discount on Registration Until 8 January 2019 GEZE Promotes Better Buildings through Connectivity ProKNX Releases realKNX Air for Secure Offline Smart Home Voice Control ComfortClick Launches the Dozer 22-inch Android Flush-mounted Wall Panel

For all our news coverage visit the KNXtoday news page.